April 16, 2023. Divine Service. 8 A.M.

Today we hear Thomas telling the other disciples in essence to “get real!” Something that is real is that which is actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact, not imagined or supposed. The phrase “get real” is used for telling others that they should try to understand the true facts of a situation and not hope for what is impossible. Thomas mistakenly thinks that it’s the other disciples who need to “get real!” So, he says, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” So Jesus let him see and touch His wounded resurrected body, and Thomas “got real!” ----- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService